Development Manager | Charleston, WV

Location: Charleston, West Virginia

PART TIME | 30 hours per week | REMOTE

POSITION SUMMARY

The Development Manager will implement, coordinate and manage cost-effective fundraising activities to assist the local business unit attain its financial goals. This is a sales position where the performance review is largely based upon achieving aggressive annual revenue goals. The position also solicits, trains and manages an effective volunteer base of community leaders to assist in meeting the financial goals. This position acts as liaison between the Arthritis Foundation, its volunteers, and the local community. The Development Manager works closely with the Regional VP, VP Market Development, Senior Development Director, Development Director, Executive Director, Community Engagement Directors, Market Relations Coordinator, CRM support representatives and leadership in all areas of the Foundation, including Development, Marketing and Communications, SLT members, and the Help & Support team. The Development Manager recruits, trains, and manages volunteers, and develops/maintains relationships with business leaders, corporate worksites, Greek fraternal organizations, and others in the Market Area and the communities assigned.

Relationship Building: Develop strong networks within the local community. Identify target audiences and build appropriate recruitment and fundraising strategies to successfully recruit, acknowledge, and retain and upgrade event donors/sponsors/teams and participants. Develop a pipeline of new revenue streams, event sponsorships, and volunteer opportunities through relationships, networking, sales calls or other prospecting efforts,

Assess and Plan: Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the on-going fundraising initiatives, including fundraising efficiency (cost/expense), community engagement, event potential, and overall success of the event. Develop and implement strategies to enhance growth potential.

Collaboration with Mission: Maintain a thorough knowledge of the Arthritis Foundation’s fundraising and mission based initiatives. Collaborate with mission staff on key activities to ensure mission delivery at all events.

Event Marketing: Collaborate with Marketing & Communications team to oversee local marketing/communications/media relations efforts to drive awareness and community engagement in Arthritis Foundation events.

All other duties as assigned by Executive Director

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

BA or BS degree or equivalent.

2 to 3 years of prior related work experience, preferably in sales or event fundraising in a not-for-profit setting.

Should be able to demonstrate successful fund raising experience including knowledge of sales best practices and current trends, and knowledge of marketing and communications.